Pearson College London Blog

How to decide if university is right for you

If you’re in Year 12 or 13 and considering whether or not University is right for you, you will find this blog useful! Not Going To Uni have provided five key questions to ask yourself to decide which avenue to pursue at the end of Year 13.

Apprenticeships

Reflecting on my Degree Apprenticeship

Ever wondered what it's like to work in a leading cosmetics company? Why not check out this blog on Zainab Musa's journey through the L'Oreal Degree Apprenticeship programme.

Apprenticeships

Interview with Degree Apprentice Alumni - Samuel Okusaga

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we sat down with Degree Apprentice Alumni, Sam Okusaga, who told us all about his time as a Degree Apprentice here at Pearson College London.

Apprenticeships

My First Term as a Degree Apprentice

My first term as a Degree Apprentice has flown by and I’ve absolutely loved it. Here’s what I’ve been up to so far.

Apprenticeships

Top 5 tips for acing your Apprenticeship Application

To help you secure the perfect opportunity, Not Going to Uni have put together their 5 top tips when applying to apprenticeships.

Apprenticeships

Interview with Megan Ells (Pearson Degree Apprentice Alumni)

We caught up with recent Degree Apprenticeship graduate, Megan, to take a look back on her last three years as an apprentice!

Recommended reads before starting your Degree Apprenticeship

Applicants

Interview with Katie Soper (Degree Apprentice Alumni)

Find out more about Katie's Degree Apprenticeship experience and what she's getting up to now after graduating with a degree in business management as well as 3 years of work experience!

Pearson Business School

Interview with Degree Apprentice Leanne from Transport For London

Meet Leanne, a Degree Apprentice currently working at TFL. Find out about her experience in this short interview.

Apprenticeships

Interview with Degree Apprentice Phoebe from Pearson

Meet Phoebe, a Degree Apprentice currently working at Pearson. Find out about her experience in this short interview.

Apprenticeships

Interview with Degree Apprentice Katy from IBM

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2020, we sat down with Katy from IBM talk about her experience of a degree apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships

Interview with Degree Apprentice Oliver from Red Carnation Hotels

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2020, we sat down with Oliver from the Red Carnation Hotels Group to talk about his experience of a degree apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships

Interview with Degree Apprentice Gabriella from Mondelez

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2020, we sat down with Gabriela from Mondelez to talk about her experience of a degree apprenticeship.

Careers Advice

The Importance of Work Experience and How to Get It

We know the concept is a daunting one, especially if you’ve never set foot in the workplace before. However, in our experience, school is the perfect time to find some relevant work experience.

Careers Advice

4 Top Tips to Improve your Organisational Skills

Here are Erica's top tips to improve your organisational skills.

Apprenticeships

Life as a Degree Apprentice Month 19

Month 19 marks the end of 2019 and a mixed month in terms of busyness for me as a degree apprentice.

Industry Engagement

Mentored by two FTSE 100 CEOs

We sat down with Samuel Okusaga, final year degree apprentice, to talk about his latest experiences being mentored by some really influential CEOs globally.

Apprenticeships

Benefits of Combining Work and Study

Combining work and study can be a daunting thought. However, it can benefit you and create an understanding of how to approach working life, whilst still gaining qualifications that will stay with you forever.

Apprenticeships

Life as a Degree Apprentice Month 18

I have now been a degree apprentice for a year and a half; and I know it sounds cliche but it really has flown by. This month has been busy, as ever, and I have been able to get involved with some really interesting projects.

Apprenticeships

How can I impact an organisation as an apprentice?

According to recent research, apprenticeships can have a significant impact on how U.K. companies are maximising their potential for future success. Read on to discover the impact you can have by working with an organisation as an apprentice.

Pearson Business School

7 Top Tips for Telephone Interviews

Telephone Interviews are inevitable, whether it is for a university application or for a job interview. We are all bound to go through it at some point in our life, so here are some top tips to help you prepare.

Top Tips

How to give and receive feedback well

This blog will help you to give and receive feedback effectively, so that you can apply it to whatever you are doing.

Apprenticeships

How to Improve Your Employability While Studying

Many young people today face this rather infuriating cycle. You need some sort of work experience to get a job, and you need a job to get some work experience.

Apprenticeships

Life as a Degree Apprentice month 17

I have now been a degree apprentice for almost a year and a half; and I know it sounds cliche but I can still remember my first day like it was yesterday. The time has flown by and this month, I have been involved in some more interesting things.

Apprenticeships

Are degree apprenticeships the secret to the UK’s skill shortages?

Degree apprenticeships are becoming increasingly popular for a number of reasons. One of those reasons is that you can combine both university-level academic studies, with on-the-job learning. But are they the secret to the UK’s skill shortages?

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